Drummer Akira Tana leads Otonowa, presents jazz interpretations of Japanese folk and pop melodies, some dating as far back as the 18th century. Proceeds from this concert will go to raise funds for Otonowa’s Northern Japan Tour, in which Otonowa will perform for the communities still rebuilding from the earthquake and tsunami of 2011. Featuring Masaru Koga on reeds, flutes and percussion, Ken Noriyuki Okada on bass, Art Hirahara on piano, and Akira Tana on drums and percussion.
General: $15
Student/Senior: $12
4:30pm to 6:30pm, Jazzschool 2080 Addison Street
Come one, come all…..and bring your ukulele! $10 advance / $12 door. 644-2020. www.thefreight.org
7pm to 9pm, Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street
Andrew Joron is the author of Trance Archive, Neeli Cherkovski is an internationally-known poet, Mexican/American poet Ivan Argüelles is the author of numerous publications,
$10.00 Donation
510-472-3170
All ages & Wheelchair Accessible
7pm to 9pm, 2905 Shattuck Avenue
8 pm
Kris Tiner (Bakersfield) - trumpet
Motoko Honda - piano
Elizabeth Schenck - saxophone
The trio of pianist Motoko Honda, saxophonist Beth Schenck, and trumpeter Kris Tiner performs original compositions and improvisations that explore subtle sonic textures, deeply nuanced lyricism, and a unique take on the idea of "chamber jazz." Frequent collaborators over the past decade, these three musicians have established wide ranging associations in the jazz and improvised music communities of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York.
http://www.kristiner.com
http://www.bethschenck.com
http://www.motokohonda.com
9 pm
Tiberius
Dominique Cramp - electric piano, electronics
Mike Guarino - drums
special guest
Phillip Greenlief, alto & tenor saxophones
TIBERIUS is the long-standing duo of Dominique Cramp and Mike Guarino. Tiberius swerves unpredictably from quiet, near-ambient meditations to densely populated post-free jazz, energy-driven music. Their improvisation style, however, is more informed from the tenets of experimental rock. On this occasion they are joined by Phillip Greenlief, a veteran free improviser who seems to thrive in any musical situation. Please join us for this rare meeting of what is sure to be a compelling trio of improvisers who share a vast sound palette and vocabulary of technique.
8pm to 9pm, Berkeley Arts - 2133 University Avenue, between Shattuck & Oxford